Kindergarten at Home
In Kindergarten at Home, you will explore 18 themes. Each theme spans 2-weeks and includes:
✓ An activity plan with 18 activities, designed to be completed over three mornings per week
✓ 1 song or poem relating to the theme
✓ 1 short story relating to the theme
✓ 1 phonological awareness activity
✓ 1 cooking project
✓ 1 art project
✓ 5 quiet time activities
✓ 5 recommended books relating to the theme
✓ Plus printables and watercolor vocabulary cards to extend learning
Number of Pages (Coursebook): 232
Number of Pages (Printables): 40
Recommended Ages: 4 to 6 Years
Program Length: 36 Weeks
Digital PDF: You will be able to download your resources immediately upon purchase! You will also receive an email with a link to access your downloads.
Printed & Shipped: Your order will be delivered in 3-6 business days—with free shipping to Canada and the US! You will also receive a FREE Digital PDF of your resources.
Teaching your child is easy, fun, and beautiful with Kindergarten at Home.
The 36-week curriculum covers all core skills through play.
Kindergarten at Home is entirely play-based—that's right, no more worksheets! Purposeful play allows your little one to grow imagination, build vocabulary and further learning with open-ended questions and exploration.
Each week, you have three mornings with planned activities—these are the core skills.
From literacy and numeracy, to critical thinking, problem solving, and emotional wellness, your little one will be set to soar. The comprehensive coursebook guides you day-by-day, step-by-step.
The rest of the week is comprised of quality time with your child.
Your coursebook also includes deep learning projects—like art and cooking projects—as well as quiet time activities for some restful, independent play each day.
What's Included with Kindergarten at Home
Everything you need is included—a comprehensive coursebook, vocabulary cards, and printables—all featuring beautiful watercolor art.
36-Week Activity Plan
Your 232-page coursebook includes 18 themes (each spanning 2-weeks), with engaging, play-based activities that cover all core skills.
Deep Learning & Quiet Time
In addition to core skills, each theme also includes deep learning activities—like art and cooking projects—and quiet time activities for restful and independent play.
Songs, Poems & Short Stories
Each theme also includes a song or poem, recommended books, and an original short story to create a literacy-rich environment for your child.
Beautiful Printables
Kindergarten at Home includes 40 beautiful watercolor-themed printables and vocabulary cards to extend the learning and beautify your space.
You're going to love the themes!
Every two weeks, you dive into a new theme with your child. From Dinosaurs to Penguins, The Ocean to The Solar System, each unit is filled with playful activities your child will love.
Each theme spans 2-weeks and includes:
✓ An activity plan with 18 activities, designed to be completed over three mornings per week
✓ 1 song or poem relating to the theme
✓ 1 short story relating to the theme
✓ 1 phonological awareness activity
✓ 1 cooking project
✓ 1 art project
✓ 5 quiet time activities
✓ 5 recommended books relating to the theme
Plus printables and watercolor vocabulary cards to extend the learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child is ready for Kindergarten at Home?
Kindergarten at Home covers all foundational Kindergarten skills—from phonological awareness all the way to sound blending, and so much more! Generally, children are ready for Kindergarten at Home between the ages of 4 and 6. Before this age, I recommend my preschool program, Play into Kindergarten Readiness. Play into Kindergarten Readiness acts as a bridge from entirely child-led play to guided play-based activities. Once a child is having success with 20-minute play-based activities, such as those found in Play into Kindergarten Readiness, they are ready to begin Kindergarten at Home.
What is phonological awareness?
You will learn all about phonological skills in Kindergarten at Home! Phonological skills actually have nothing to do with the letters in the alphabet, but they are essential for building a strong foundation for reading. Phonological awareness focuses on auditory skills, hearing the relationship between words—the rhymes, the sounds, the syllables, etc. Did you know that a child’s ability to rhyme in Kindergarten is a direct predictor of his or her reading success in grade one? It’s true! Rhyming is the first of seven phonological skills that your little one will master with Kindergarten at Home.
Can I move through this program faster so my child will be done by a certain date?
Yes! Kindergarten at Home is set up with nine activities per week designed to be completed over three days, plus extra deep learning opportunities sprinkled throughout the week. Of course, you are welcome to implement the curriculum however works for your family!
Do I need How Wee Read too? Is learning to read covered in Kindergarten at Home?
Kindergarten at Home covers all kindergarten literacy skills through play, which includes phonological awareness, letters, sounds, and introduces sound blending. It is a complete kindergarten literacy program.
Many parents find it helpful to know exactly what they need to teach for a child to learn to read, and some children are ready to progress beyond the skills covered in Kindergarten at Home. For this reason, How Wee Read is the perfect compliment, as it provides you with a complete learn-to-read blueprint. With a tracking sheet to ensure important foundational skills are understood, you will build reading skills one step at a time. We revisit the skills taught in Kindergarten at Home in a new way—using beautiful cards and hands-on activities—and then progress even further. How Wee Read takes your child beyond blending, into special rules and exceptions, and all the way into reading sentences and stories.
What are your qualifications?
Sarah Noftle, BA, B.Ed., Reading Specialist
When will I receive my order?
Instantly! After purchase, you will be sent an email with a link to download Kindergarten at Home. You will be able to view your materials on your computer, tablet, or phone. You can also print a hard copy at home or at your local print shop. Printed and shipped orders are delivered via Priority Post and generally take 3-6 days to arrive.
What kind of paper and binding are used for Printed & Shipped resources?
Our Printed & Shipped resources are printed on premium paper and spiral bound. All printables (materials included in addition to the coursebook) are printed on sturdy 110-lb. cardstock. Please note that some printables, like vocabulary cards, may require cutting.
If I order Printed & Shipped, will I also get a digital copy?
Yes! All Printed & Shipped orders also receive a Free Complimentary Digital Copy emailed to you immediately upon purchase. You can use this digital copy to start browsing and using your new resources right away!
Can I see a sample?
Absolutely! There is a sample linked at the top of this page directly under the description.
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